If I said there’s usually a flurry of excitement and questions for dietitians when the new dietary guidelines are released, I’d be lying. Most Americans don’t follow them closely, and since the ...

Sarah covers how industries like food and tobacco affect Americans’ bodies and minds. Her interests include ultra-processed foods; smoke-free tobacco; and wellness trends like perimenopause products ...

Even in a best-case scenario, the official federal food pyramid is little more than a lagging indicator of conventional wisdom on nutrition that is easily available from dozens—hundreds!—of other ...

The original USDA food pyramid from the 1990s looks a little bit different than it does today. Here's exactly how it's ...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s updated food pyramid places an emphasis on protein and vegetables, but adhering to it could put a strain on your grocery budget. The Department of Health and Human Services and ...

A new food pyramid was released earlier this year. It flips the old food pyramid – which prioritized grains – on its head. Now, the pyramid emphasizes protein, full-fat dairy and what Health and Human ...